Bob
Uecker was baseball’s patron saint of average. He parlayed a forgettable career
as a catcher for several teams into a television career (MR. BELVADERE and
numerous appearances on talk shows) and a broadcasting career, which gained him
an entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Known
for his wit and self-deprecating humor, here is how he described his biggest
thrill: "The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes
after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League
game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that
lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we
drove off. Gosh, I was proud."
Talent
can take you to the major leagues, but a sense of humor can take you even
further.
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